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Melville, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11747.
Population
19,714
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,628
ZIP codes
1
Melville and its ZIP codes
Melville at a glance
- Melville is about 3.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 93rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $159,922 a year, 86% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $788,900 (86% above New York) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Melville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$159,922
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$788,900
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher
61.7%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,178), Irish Americans (2,186), German Americans (1,168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Melville.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,119
689,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.1B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
PPP loans
$388M
2,274 loans, 37,674 jobs reported
How people get to work
Melville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit9.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melville, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26,160
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Melville
1 in or overlapping Melville. Population shown
Cities near Melville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatley HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Old BethpageCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.2 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.9 |
| WyandanchCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| East FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.5 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Dix HillsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 15.7 |
| WoodburyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5 |
| FarmingdaleVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Huntington StationCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| SyossetCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| North LindenhurstCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melville, NY in?
- Melville is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Melville, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Melville include 11747.
- What is the population of Melville, NY?
- About 19,714 people live in Melville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melville?
- Nearby places include Wheatley Heights (2.3 mi), South Huntington (2.8 mi), Old Bethpage (3 mi), West Hills (3.1 mi), Wyandanch (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023